Serving 1,162 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy's student population of 1,162 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
Creating culturally literate citizens for life, liberty, and justice.
Average Class Size
18 students
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
57%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is ranked #708 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Classical Academy often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Maclaren State Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
1,162 students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Classical Academy offer ?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy part of?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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